[ Oh, no, Basch understands. And he does agree, very much, with Balthier - though not with what has happened. The blue eyes flick very briefly to the healing skin, then return, a little sadder but also softer, to Balthier's face once more. His second sip is smaller, thoughtful, and he sets the bottle down on his knee, rather than directly passing it back - though where Balthier can easily take it. ]
Are there no others who object to what his... terms would mean?
[ Gently. Basch understands well enough Balthier's reluctance to let anyone lord force and cruelty over him, the need to choose who to surrender to, and choose wisely. But are there no allies to be found? Surely even in this place, there must be some who would make possible the... negotiation of better terms. ]
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Are there no others who object to what his... terms would mean?
[ Gently. Basch understands well enough Balthier's reluctance to let anyone lord force and cruelty over him, the need to choose who to surrender to, and choose wisely. But are there no allies to be found? Surely even in this place, there must be some who would make possible the... negotiation of better terms. ]